News: Finance
NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs receive funding boost to support facility upgrades
The NSW Government has announced $16 million in funding, over four years, for the Surf Club Facility Program as part of the 2021-22 NSW Budget to support the upgrade,...
Jun 7, 2021
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Sport Australia defends ‘sports rorts’ funding allocations in Federal Court
The Australian Sports Commission’s Sport Australia division has been defending its role in the allocation of funds from the Federal Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure...
Jun 3, 2021
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Northern Territory Aboriginal Ranger Grants Program boosted by $24 Million from INPEX
The Northern Territory Government's Aboriginal Ranger Grants Program will receive an additional $24 million in sponsorship from INPEX as part of a new agreement between the...
Jun 2, 2021
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New hiking grant program aims to grow participation in Western Australia’s outdoors
A new grants program aiming to increase participation in and develop Western Australia’s hiking industry will see more than $168,000 shared among 15 local governments and...
Jun 2, 2021
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AFL clubs unhappy at new League sponsorship rules
AFL clubs are objecting to new League sponsorship rules which they say favour ‘protected partners’ including Toyota, McDonald’s, Telstra and Coca-Cola and have the potential to...
Jun 1, 2021
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Victorian lockdown leads to fitness industry losses in excess of $10 million
Victoria’s $500 million fitness and exercise industry that comprises more than 1,500 gyms and health clubs along with yoga and Pilates studios and employs more than 40,000...
Jun 1, 2021
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Women Sport Australia launch new scholarship for women working in sport
Women Sport Australia and Australian owned fashion brand Shona Joy have launched the Shona Joy Scholarship – aiming to make career development opportunities more readily...
Jun 1, 2021
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Year of cancelled performances sees Opera Australia post $7.1 million loss
Opera Australia has advised of a $7.1 million trading deficit for the year ended December 2020, with its annual report showing that pandemic lockdowns forced the company to...
Jun 1, 2021
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FITREC and NPE partnership aims to help fitness professionals increase their business skills and grow their income
Fitness registration service FITREC and fitness business education provider NPE have announced a partnership to assist fitness professionals grow their income and build...
May 31, 2021
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Softball Queensland adapts to be ‘sponsorship ready’ with new partnership approach and opportunities
Softball Queensland has unveiled its new approach to forming sponsorships in response to the ever-changing landscape of community and sports organisations. With the industry...
May 31, 2021
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Wingecarribee Shire Council secures playground funding
Wingecarribee Shire Council has secured $155,000 in grant funding from the NSW Government to improve two of its playgrounds. The funds were secured via the latest round of the...
May 28, 2021
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KristallTurm aerial adventure park on track to open in Rotorua for summer
A world-class adventure attraction is set to be developed in Rotorua, bringing a unique offering that will complement the region’s existing tourism landscape. Tourism...
May 28, 2021
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Fourth COVID lockdown 'a monumental kick in the guts' for Victorian fitness operators
Tim Schleiger, spokesperson for VIC Active, has taken issue with Victorian Government’s introduction of a seven-day stage three lockdown for the state in the wake of a number of...
May 28, 2021
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Australia Council invests $2.4 million to support recovery of creative industries
The Australia Council has announced the recipients of its investment in initiatives to support the recovery of the nation’s cultural and creative industries. The investment...
May 27, 2021
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Aiming to accelerate innovation and enhance customer success Ungerboeck and EventBooking announce merger
Ungerboeck and EventBooking, two leading software providers of event and venue management tools, have announced a merger that will enable the unified company to offer customers...
May 27, 2021
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Seabin Project partners with Coca-Cola to tackle Sydney Harbour’s marine pollution
Seabin Project partners with Coca-Cola to tackle Sydney Harbour’s marine pollution Australian start-up - Seabin Project - is partnering with Coca-Cola Australia to tackle marine...
May 26, 2021
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Aktive fund helps Auckland’s junior sports participants
Auckland’s junior sports participants struggling with financial hardship have received a much-needed funding boost of $536,000. Managed by Aktive in collaboration with community...
May 26, 2021
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RASF scholarship recipients supported by Quayclean
Quayclean Australia and the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation have announced Shannon Best from Grenfell and Maddison Tebbett from Medlow Bath as two of the 66...
May 26, 2021
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Aussie Ark secures partnership with Volkswagen to protect endangered Australian species
A partnership between conservation organisation Aussie Ark and Volkswagen, one of the world’s leading car manufacturers, will help secure and protect Australia’s wildlife....
May 26, 2021
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Jonas Software expands with new acquisitions
Jonas Software and its parent company Constellation Software Inc. have announced a series of acquisitions that will expand its business in new sectors. Undertaking a trio of...
May 26, 2021
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Australian Professional Leagues agrees five-year broadcast deal with Channel 10
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has announced that the A-League and W-League will be shown on Channel 10 and Paramount+ following the signing a five-year broadcast...
May 26, 2021
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MetLife signs three-year partnership with Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust
MetLife Australia, a specialist life insurance provider, has announced a significant three-year corporate partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust which...
May 25, 2021
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Jump! Swim Schools franchisor fined $23 million with founder banned from starting new franchises
The Federal Court has handed down penalties of $23 million to the former parent company Jump! Swim Schools and banned founder Ian Campbell from starting any new franchise...
May 25, 2021
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Bega Shire cinema recovers with help from Business Support Group
The Picture Show Man twin cinemas in Merimbula has received assistance from the Business Support Group to help in its recovery from the impact of both bushfires and COVID-19....
May 24, 2021
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